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Tutorial with Free PDF Sewing Pattern – Patch Pocket Lagenlook Style
✂️ About the Pattern:
This is the Leelavadee Drawstring Patch Pocket — a sweet, playful detail that perfectly captures the true lagenlook spirit.
With its softly rounded bottom, it’s effortless to attach anywhere you like — on the left, on the right, or even slightly tilted. Its shape gives it a natural balance, so you never have to worry about perfect alignment.
I’m delighted to share this free PDF sewing pattern with you. It’s a small, charming project that adds movement and texture to your garments. The gentle gathers and drawstring bring a lovely handmade touch that feels cozy and personal.
This free PDF sewing pattern may be a small detail, but it has the power to transform a simple garment into something creative, practical, and truly lagenlook.
Designed as an add-on pocket, the Leelavadee patch pocket can be attached to dresses, tunics, pants, or skirts — adding a layered, artisanal look that’s both functional and beautifully unique.
I’ve included the full pattern drawing and measurements for you to draft by hand.
And if you’d like to skip the drawing part, the free printable PDF pattern is also available for download.
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Difficulty:
A little bit of experience.
Material:
The idea for the leftover fabric from another sewing project.
- Mid or lightweight fabric with a good drape
- Thread in matching color.
Finished size:
Length – 21 cm (8 ½”)
Width – 18–20 cm (7 ¼” – 8″), depending on your drawstring adjustment.
Leelavadee pattern pieces for one pocket:
- Leelavadee patch pocket: Cut 1 on fold (see fold symbol).
- Pocket drawstring casing, cut 2.
- Pocket string (a ribon), cut 1.
- Option: Pocket opening band cut 1.
Tip: For a playful touch, try using a different fabric color for the pocket open band and pocket string. It adds a lovely contrast and highlights the handmade detail.
Sewing Instructions – Leelavadee Drawstring Patch Pocket
If you don’t like the raw-edge style shown in the tutorial, you can serge (overlock) the opening edge of the pocket instead.
Press the seam allowance inward and topstitch it for a clean finish.
🪡 Sewing the Opening Band
- Fold the pocket opening band in half and press.
- Pin and sew the opening band along the pressed line to the opening curve, right sides together (keep the raw edges on the same side).
- Fold the band over to the edge side, press, and topstitch it neatly.
🧵 Drawstring Casing
- Fold the short ends of the drawstring casing twice and topstitch.
- Fold one long edge of the casing seam allowance and press.
Note: There is a left and a right pocket. - Pin and sew the casing to the pocket, right sides together, along the upper dashed line — or use the opening band as a guide.
Don’t forget to backstitch! (See red dashed line, Image A) - Fold the casing down, press, and topstitch it.
🎀 Drawstring
- Fold the drawstring strip lengthwise twice, press, and edge-stitch it.
- Tie a knot at each end of the string, then cut it in half.
- Use a safety pin to thread the string through the casing.
- Sew the ends of the string to the ends of the casing to keep them secure.
✂️ Finishing
- Serge along the pocket’s seam allowance.
- Fold the seam allowance inward, press, and your Leelavadee pocket is ready to be attached to your project.
I hope you enjoy making your new Leelavadee patch pockets.
They bring such a soft, lagenlook touch to any garment 🌸
You can find a very lovely and cute Leelavadee pants PDF pattern to download on my website.
🎥 Watch the Tutorial
Follow step by step with this video guide: 👉
I’m honored to help you build your own unique wardrobe.
Thank you so much for supporting my work.
Orathai Guignard
